React Ion of Gases: Low Energy Anion/Cation & Grounded Metal Surface

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The discussion focuses on the reaction of low energy anions and cations in the vicinity of grounded metal surfaces and insulators. It highlights the recombination of free electrons with cations and questions the mechanisms involved, particularly tunneling effects. The conversation also addresses the electrolysis process where atoms may adhere to electrodes and explores the challenges of preventing this adhesion. Additionally, it examines the insufficient voltage slope around electrodes to dislodge electrons from anions.

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How would react ion of some gas (low energy anion or cation) in vicinity of a grounded metal surface or in vicinity of an insulator?

I guess a free electron and cation would automaticly recombine. But I don't know the probability nor mechanisms (just tunneling?) for the same thing happening with a cation and a grounded electrode. When it ends up like an electrolysis (the atom will stuck on the electrode) and is there a way to prevent that?

Anions are another thing. I guess that voltage slope around the electrode (induced by anion itself) wouldn't be sufficient to 'pluck' the electron away from the anion.

Sorry for dumb questions.
 
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